Terms of Use

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Version: 2.1

1. Purpose and Scope

Kisscooks is a platform for recipes, meal planning, and shopping lists, available on iOS, Android, and Web.

Use of the application implies full and unconditional acceptance of these Terms of Use.

These Terms of Use may be amended at any time. The user will be informed via in-app notification and/or email and must accept the updated Terms again to continue using the service.

2. Registration and User Account

Registration is available via email/OTP, Google, or Apple (through Auth0).
The user agrees to provide accurate information and to keep it up to date.
The user is solely responsible for keeping their login credentials confidential.
An account may be created in guest mode with limited features.
The user must be of legal age or have parental authorization to register.
Kisscooks reserves the right to suspend or delete any account found to be in violation of these Terms of Use.

3. Accounts and Roles

Three profiles exist: Guest, Individual User, and Professional User.
The Individual account (free or Premium) is reserved for strictly personal, non-commercial use by a user acting as a consumer.
Any business, professional, or user wishing to use the application for commercial purposes, including, in particular, product promotion or product placement, must subscribe to a Premium Plus account, dedicated to such professional use.
Using an Individual account (free or Premium) for professional or commercial purposes is prohibited. Kisscooks reserves the right to suspend or terminate any account used in violation of this rule, without prejudice to any further remedy.
Available features vary depending on the profile (Individual / Professional) and subscription status (free / Premium / Premium Plus).
Kisscooks reserves the right to modify roles and access levels at any time.

4. Subscriptions and Payments

Certain features require a paid subscription (managed via RevenueCat).
Prices are displayed in local currency and may vary depending on the platform (iOS, Android, Web).
Purchases are subject to the terms of the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, depending on the platform used.
Kisscooks does not directly issue refunds for in-store purchases: refund requests must be submitted to Apple or Google.
The Premium Plus account is a subscription dedicated to businesses and professionals acting in a commercial capacity. Its specific pricing and subscription terms will be communicated at a later date and may be governed by dedicated Terms of Sale.
In accordance with applicable law, users subscribing to a Premium Plus account act in a professional capacity and are not entitled to the withdrawal (cooling-off) right reserved for consumers.
Promotional codes may be used; their validity, terms, and non-combinability are specified at the time they are issued.
Kisscooks reserves the right to modify pricing with reasonable notice.
In the event of non-payment, access to premium features may be suspended without notice.

5. User-Generated Content (UGC)

The user may create, edit, and publish recipes, menus, shopping lists, and related content.
The user warrants that they are the author of, or hold the rights to, any content published (text, photos, recipes).
The user grants Kisscooks a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, display, and distribute the content for the purposes of operating the service.
Kisscooks does not claim ownership of user content but may use it to promote the service.
The user is solely responsible for the content they publish: Kisscooks disclaims any liability for unlawful, inaccurate content, or content infringing third-party rights.
It is prohibited to publish content that is: unlawful, defamatory, misleading, pornographic, hateful, or that infringes third parties’ privacy or intellectual property rights.

6. Saving Links to Web Content (Web Bookmarks)

The application allows the user to save a URL link pointing to culinary content published on a third-party website, and to display a preview of it within their personal Kisscooks space.

The preview relies exclusively on the publicly available metadata of the page (title, image, short description), the full text content is neither reproduced nor stored.
The link to the original source is always displayed and clickable.
The user is solely responsible for complying with the rights applicable to the content referenced in this way.
Kisscooks cannot be held liable for content saved from external sources.

6bis. “Web Bookmarks” Feature

6bis.1 Description

The “Web Bookmarks” feature allows the user to save a URL link to third-party culinary content and display a preview of it within their personal space, similar to how a web browser generates a link preview. The full text content of the third-party site is neither reproduced nor stored by Kisscooks.

6bis.2 Nature of the User’s Action

The user is performing a personal act of saving a link to content freely published on the internet. This is comparable to bookmarking a page in a web browser (similar to Pocket, Instapaper, or Safari/Chrome bookmarks).

6bis.3 User Commitments

By using the “Web Bookmarks” feature, the user represents and warrants that they will:

Use the feature solely for personal purposes;
Not republish or publicly distribute the full content of a third-party website without authorization;
Understand that the preview is provided as a personal convenience and does not grant any right to reproduce the source content;
Assume responsibility for their own bookmarks and how they use them.

6bis.4 Technical Limitations

Kisscooks undertakes to:

Access only publicly available metadata (og:title, og:image, og:description tags);
Not store the full text content of pages;
Always display a link to the original source;
Not access content located behind authentication.

6bis.5 Limitation of Liability

Kisscooks acts as a hosting provider within the meaning of the French Digital Economy Act (LCEN) and the Digital Services Act (DSA). Its liability cannot be engaged as a result of a user’s use of this feature.

6bis.6 Notification Procedure

Any rights holder may report unauthorized use to: support@kisscooks.com, Bureau 326, 59 rue de Ponthieu, 75008 Paris, France.

6ter. Photo-Assisted Entry

6ter.1 Description

The “Photo-Assisted Entry” feature allows the user to photograph written content to receive assistance with data entry. Optical character recognition (OCR) analyzes the image and generates pre-filled text that the user can edit, complete, or delete before saving their recipe. The image is not retained on Kisscooks’ servers beyond the time necessary for processing.

6ter.2 Permitted Content

The feature is intended for:

Handwritten or typed recipes created by the user themselves;
Personal notes and cooking notes belonging to the user;
Any content of which the user is the author or for which they hold authorization.

6ter.3 User Liability

By using photo-assisted entry, the user represents and warrants that they:

Are the author of the photographed content, or have express authorization from the rights holder;
Will use the feature solely for personal and private data entry purposes;
Understand that reproducing a protected work (a published cookbook, a chef’s published recipe, etc.) without authorization is prohibited under the French Intellectual Property Code, including in a private context, where it involves digital storage in a third-party system;
Assume full legal responsibility for any consequences arising from unauthorized use.

6ter.4 Limitation of Liability

Kisscooks provides a technical character-recognition tool for personal use. Its liability cannot be engaged as a result of the content of submitted images or of users’ use of the generated pre-filled text.

7. Social Features

Users may follow other profiles, like, bookmark, and share content.
Subscribing to private content is subject to acceptance by the content’s author.
Sharing content via codes or links is permitted in compliance with these Terms of Use.
The user agrees to use social features respectfully and not to harass, spam, or impersonate other users.

8. Referral Program

A referral system allows users to refer new members.
Kisscooks reserves the right to modify or discontinue this program at any time.
Benefits related to referrals (badges, access, etc.) do not constitute a vested right.

9. Reporting and Moderation

Any user may report content deemed inappropriate.
Kisscooks reserves the right to remove any content without notice if it is deemed contrary to these Terms of Use or to the law.
Kisscooks is not a publisher but a hosting provider within the meaning of the law: its liability may only be engaged in the event of a failure to promptly remove content after being notified of manifestly unlawful content.
Moderation decisions are at Kisscooks’ sole discretion.

10. Personal Data and Cookies

Personal data is processed in accordance with the GDPR and Kisscooks’ Privacy Policy.
Data collected includes: profile information, user-created content, dietary preferences, device identifier, and usage data.
Cookies are used (preferences, statistics, marketing); the user may manage their preferences via the integrated consent center.
Third-party analytics tools are used (PostHog) to improve the service.
The user has the right to access, rectify, erase, port, and object to their data, exercisable via the app’s settings or by email.
Deleting the account results in the deletion of personal data within the legally required timeframes.

11. Push Notifications

The app may send push notifications on iOS and Android.
The user may manage their preferences in the app or device settings.
Kisscooks cannot be held liable for notifications not received due to technical issues.

12. Real-Time Communications

The app uses real-time connections (Socket.io) for certain features.
Kisscooks does not guarantee the continuity of these connections in the event of network failure.

13. Localization and Regional Content

Content may vary depending on the user’s language and region.
Nutritional information, allergens, and dietary information are provided for informational purposes only. Kisscooks cannot be held liable for harm resulting from an allergy or dietary restriction not being observed.
The user must verify information relating to allergens and medical diets with a healthcare professional.

14. Service Availability

Kisscooks strives to ensure the availability of the service but does not guarantee continuous or uninterrupted availability.
Maintenance may be performed without prior notice.
Kisscooks cannot be held liable for data loss or service interruptions.

15. Intellectual Property

The Kisscooks app, its design, code, features, and original content are protected by intellectual property law.
Any unauthorized reproduction, modification, extraction, or exploitation is prohibited.
The Kisscooks name, logo, and trademark are protected.

16. Deep Links and Third-Party Integrations

The app supports deep links (kisscooks://) and integrations with third-party services (Apple, Google, RevenueCat, PostHog, Cloudflare).
Kisscooks disclaims any liability for the content, privacy policies, or availability of these third-party services.

17. Compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA)

Kisscooks acts as a hosting provider within the meaning of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 on Digital Services (DSA), applicable since February 17, 2024.

In this capacity:

Kisscooks provides a mechanism for reporting unlawful content, accessible from every recipe or menu (a “Report” button).
Kisscooks processes reports within 5 business days and informs the reporting party of the outcome.
Kisscooks’ personalized homepage relies on an algorithmic recommendation system based on the user’s subscriptions, hashtags, and preferences. The user can adjust their subscriptions from the home menu to modify the content displayed.
Kisscooks publishes an annual transparency report on content moderation decisions.

18. Limitation of Liability

Kisscooks is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind.
Kisscooks cannot be held liable for: data loss, indirect damages, loss of profit, or damages resulting from use of the app.
Kisscooks’ total liability is limited to the amounts actually paid by the user over the preceding 12 months.

19. Termination

The user may delete their account at any time from the app.
Kisscooks may terminate an account without notice in the event of a violation of these Terms of Use.
Upon termination, publicly published content may be retained in anonymized form.

20. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use are governed by French law.
In the event of a dispute, the parties will endeavor to reach an amicable resolution before pursuing legal action.
Failing that, the competent courts shall be those of the jurisdiction of Kisscooks’ registered office.

21. Contact

For any questions regarding these Terms of Use, your data, or the service:

Email: support@kisscooks.com
Form: Settings > Help & Support
Address: Le French Code, Bureau 326, 59 rue de Ponthieu, 75008 Paris, France